Enzo Maresca explains why star player Cole Palmer was left on the bench as Chelsea suffered Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says he felt there was no need to bring on Cole Palmer in the Blues' 2-0 Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle on Wednesday.

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  • Chelsea knocked out by Newcastle
  • Palmer unused substitute
  • Maresca says star was not needed
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